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Britain's Taylor Pearman steps into the ADCC 2026 World Championship at 77kg
British grappler Taylor Pearman has been added to the 77kg bracket for the 2026 ADCC World Championship, taking the place of Izaak Michell, who was quietly removed from the roster following reports of an active arrest warrant in the United States.
Poland's Mateusz Szczeciński Wins the Polaris 38 Welterweight Grand Prix
At Polaris 38 in the Bath University Sports Village, England on July 11, 2026, Poland's Mateusz Szczeciński won three straight matches to take the welterweight Grand Prix to claim the world title and a $30,000 prize. A landmark night for European grappling.
Polaris Open expands to mainland Europe: the Netherlands edition
Polaris is bringing its open tournament series to mainland Europe for the first time. Polaris Open Spain debuts in Barcelona on August 29, 2026, followed by Polaris Open Netherlands in Utrecht on October 24. For European grapplers, the move opens a direct route from regional tournaments to the main Polaris stage.
Nordic SFC returns September 26: the Kolding event built on big mats and no shortcuts
The Nordic Submission Fighting Championship (NSFC) returns to Sydbank Arena in Kolding, Denmark on September 26, 2026. NoGi, submission only, with medals across all divisions and a championship belt going to the Expert Open winner. Early bird registration on Smoothcomp closes June 2, with regular registration open until September 1.
AGI debuts in Amsterdam: 16 grapplers, one belt, submission only
Sixteen grapplers. One championship belt. €1000 in prize money. Submission only: no points, no time-limit games, just finishes. On Sunday May 31st, the Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) makes its debut, bringing the EBI format to the Netherlands for the first time.
European Grapplers Confirmed for ADCC World Championship 2026 in Kraków
The 2026 ADCC World Championship heads to Kraków, Poland on September 12-13, with 14 European athletes already confirmed across men's and women's divisions - including invited names like Adam Wardziński and UFC fighter Mateusz Gamrot.
Jiu Jitsu Expo 2026 Heads to Jesolo Alongside the Italian BJJ Open
The Jiu Jitsu Expo 2026 will take place in Jesolo, Italy from May 15-17, running alongside the Italian BJJ Open. The annual event brings together the European BJJ community with exhibitors, free seminars, and networking opportunities.
ADCC Suisse Federation Announces Three-Event Calendar for 2026
The ADCC Suisse Federation has unveiled its 2026 competition calendar, featuring three events across the year. The season kicks off with the ADCC Suisse National Championship on March 1 in Küsnacht, followed by two ADCC Suisse Open tournaments in June and November.
ADCC European Trials Belgrade: All Division Winners
The second and final ADCC European, Middle East & African Trials took place on February 14-15 at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. With only one spot per weight class up for grabs, and for the first time in this qualification cycle, women's invitations on the line, the stakes could not have been higher. Over 400 athletes from more than 30 countries battled it out across two intense days of competition, with eight winners earning their place at the 2026 ADCC World Championships in Krakow. Here are the athletes who secured their ticket to Worlds.
Europeans Make Their Mark at UFC BJJ 5 Despite Title Losses
Two European world champions stepped up to challenge reigning UFC BJJ titleholders in Las Vegas, and proved they belong on the biggest stage in grappling.
Ocean BJJ Pro Championship Expands Across Europe With 2026 Trial Series
Ocean BJJ Pro Championship is taking a significant step forward in 2026 by expanding its competition structure beyond Italy and into multiple European countries. After several seasons centred primarily around Italian events, the organisation will now host a series of trials across Europe, giving a wider field of athletes the opportunity to qualify for its main event later in the year.
Shay Montague and Tarik Hopstock Set for UFC BJJ 5
Two of Europe’s leading grapplers, Shay Montague and Tarik Hopstock, are set to compete at UFC BJJ 5 on 12 February. The event will be streamed live and free on the UFC BJJ YouTube channel, giving fans worldwide the chance to watch both athletes take on elite opposition on one of grappling’s biggest stages.